Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison
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For the Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the SLK vs. 1-Series Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the SLK and 1-Series will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the BMW 1-Series 135i's price is $11,715 lower than the Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 11,715 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 11,264 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | 1-Series |
| Trim | SLK350 | 135i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 300hp V6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/26 MPG | 18/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | ?, 9 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | x- | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | 64,555 | 51,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,445 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 63,110 | 51,395 |
| Total Invoice | 60,099 | 47,490 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,345 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 58,754 | 47,490 |
Invoice Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series
Price Comparison (MSRP): Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-SeriesThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: BMW 1-Series 135i | ||
| Difference: 13,160 | ||
| Lowest Total Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i | ||
| Difference: 12,609 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | 1-Series |
| Trim | SLK350 | 135i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | 53,300 | 44,100 |
| Base Invoice | 49,569 | 40,750 |
| Lighting Package | 1,070 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,590 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,890 | |
| Heating Package | 1,030 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 |
| Wood trim | 690 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 630 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | |
| BMW Assist | 650 | |
| Premium Package | 1,750 | |
| Navigation system | 2,150 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 450 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Lighting Package | 0 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 0 | |
| Multimedia Package | 0 | |
| Heating Package | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 0 | |
| BMW Assist | 590 | |
| Premium Package | 1,595 | |
| Navigation system | 1,955 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 430 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Total options | 10,380 | 6,400 |
| Total options | 9,655 | 5,845 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 |
| Total Price | 64,555 | 51,395 |
| Total Invoice | 60,099 | 47,490 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | 1-Series |
| Trim | SLK350 | 135i |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |
| Compact spare tire | $75 | |
| Front seat active head restraints | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $100 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $100 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Power convertible top | $750 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $2750 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Powertrain | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | $150 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | $250 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,970 | $4,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,445 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,345 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | SLK | 1-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in | 104.7 in |
| Length | 160.7 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,295 lb. | 3,725 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 32.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.5 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.8 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
SLK350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 575 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1940 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 11% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for infotainment system | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 50 | Yes |
| HD radio | 100 | Yes |
| Media hard drive | 100 | Yes |
| Digital media reader | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Neck-level heating, front seats | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
135i
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 100% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 350 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Text-to-speech reader | 50 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 18% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 10% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 50 | Yes |
| Media hard drive | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW 1-Series
| Price of the BMW 1-Series: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I pay $180 less a month on this lease than my previous MINI Cooper. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
The price is good forwhat you get. |
| Price of the BMW 1-Series: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
The standard features are lacking. Many cars costing half as much have more features than the 1-series. You can get better equipped cars for the same money with Infiniti (G37S) and Audi (TT-S, S4). |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Pricey, especially for convertible compared to coupe. Cost of auto-transmission silly compared to manuals -- and other autos. Early examples not offered with much discount from MSRP. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
When you add enough options you are approaching 3 series territory but still worth it |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Not cheap compared to Accord, Altima, etc. |
